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Soft palate

Soft palate Meaning & Definition
Soft palate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Soft palate?

[n] a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking

Synonyms | Synonyms for Soft palate: velum

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See Also | flap | palate | roof of the mouth | uvula

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